Seborrhoeic dermatitis
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Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Pathology
Keratotic skin disorders
Actinic keratosis
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders
Atopic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Lichen planus
Pityriasis rosea
Psoriasis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Urticaria
Skin infections
Cellulitis
Erysipelas
Impetigo
Necrotizing fasciitis
Candida
Malassezia (Tinea versicolor and Seborrhoeic dermatitis)
Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice)
Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies)
Human herpesvirus 6 (Roseola)
Measles virus
Parvovirus B19
Rubella virus
Varicella zoster virus
Coxsackievirus
Herpes simplex virus
Human papillomavirus
Poxvirus (Smallpox and Molluscum contagiosum)
Varicella zoster virus
Integumentary system pathology review
Acneiform skin disorders: Pathology review
Bacterial and viral skin infections: Pathology review
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders: Pathology review
Pigmentation skin disorders: Pathology review
Skin cancer: Pathology review
Vesiculobullous and desquamating skin disorders: Pathology review
Viral exanthems of childhood: Pathology review
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Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition?
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seborrheic dermatitis p. 488
Parkinson disease p. 538
seborrheic dermatitis association p. 488
Plaques (skin) p. 487
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Scales (skin) p. 487
seborrheic dermatitis p. 488
Seborrheic dermatitis p. 488
Summary
Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disorder, which is characterized by chronic, relapsing form of papulosquamous and erythematous plaques, sometimes itchy, typically distributed on the scalp, face, and other areas rich in the sebaceous gland. Treatment options include topical antifungals, frequent shampooing, and the application of an emollient.
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